Jason Gilchrist is a graduate of the University of Arizona where he studied and received Bachelor’s degrees in Creative Writing and Philosophy. While holding a job and studying two majors, he graduated with high marks.

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For over a year, he lived and taught English in Seoul for Chungdahm Learning, where he focused his teaching on listening and speaking skills. He spent hours preparing students for TEOFL speaking and listening exams of various ages and levels. He also tutored students in Philosophy and a creative writing master’s course in which difficult writing assignments were given and then discussed in order to improve over all writing skills. Finally, he took part in an exciting weekend camp in which he instructed Korean students from around the world in writing political essays for the Korea Herald junior addition.

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Jason loves to read English literature from all eras and writes stories of fantasy, science fiction, horror, etc in his free time. He also loves computer games like Starcraft and loves to play as many musical instruments as he can get his hands on.

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Ariel Haughton

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Ariel graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a minor in psychology (focusing on Child Development) from Allegheny College. She has a TESOL teaching certificate from Oxford Seminars.

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Ariel has taught English as a second language for nine years and has been lucky enough to teach a little bit of everything. She has taught grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation to lots of different and wonderful people – including preschoolers, children, teenagers and adults. She has prepared students for the TOEFL, IELTS, GRE and TOEIC tests and loves using technology in the classroom. Ariel has also worked as a translator, editor and proofreader and can help out with writing. She loves meeting new people and is good at tailoring her classes to meet her students’ individual needs!

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Ariel likes traveling and has lived in Europe and South America. She enjoys trying new things (recently, she tried kimchi – very delicious!) and cooking. One of her specialties is making Chilean-style bread. Ariel also loves being active – riding her bicycle and going to gym – and simply relaxing at home with her husband and her two-month-old daughter.

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Alyc Beasley

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Alyc has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with focuses in Management and Marketing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She was lucky enough to study business and philosophy abroad in Lithuania, which was an unforgettable experience.

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: Through college, Alyc worked with young children at the university’s childcare center. She also taught ballet and hip hop to students ranging in age from 4 to 22. She has played many roles over the years, including assistant teacher, dance instructor, camp counselor, babysitter, and university enrollment coach.

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In her free time, Alyc is usually at the gym practicing yoga or trying to lift weights, working part time at H&M, or relaxing at home with her family. She’s always planning her next adventure- she’s currently saving up for a trip to New Zealand!

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Julia Hinson

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Julia has a BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Memphis, an MA in Theatre from University of Nebraska Omaha and a MFA in Theatre Directing from East 15 Acting School in London. As part of her MFA degree she studied acting and movement in Moscow and Bali.

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Julia has over ten years of experience teaching theatre to students of all ages. She has taught Oral Interpretation, Acting, Storytelling, Shakespeare and many other courses. Currently she is teaching theatre afterschool for elementary and high school students as well as mentoring students year round.

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When Julia is not teaching she is directing plays and sometimes acting in them too! She has two cats and enjoys traveling, gardening, yoga, reading and watching movies and comedy!

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Tricia Barham

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Tricia graduated with a Bachelor degree in German and a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from both from Virginia Tech. She is currently working part time on her PhD in Education at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Tricia worked with elementary students for 6 years teaching English as a second language. She has taught children, parents and teachers over the years. Currently she tutors children in Math and Reading online and teaches a reading enrichment class during the summers.

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Tricia has two kids and a dog. They spend a lot of time outside running around to various sporting events and activities. When she isn't with the kids she likes to knit and read. She is also a runner and has run several marathons!